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EASY Nutella Stuffed Snickerdoodle Muffins AKA muffins dunked in butter and generously coated in cinnamon-sugar for a baked muffin that tastes like a fried donut AND each stuffed with creamy Nutella! These muffins are super quick to whip up and make the best special occasion breakfasts or dessert (like Christmas!)
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Snickerdoodle Muffins

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (may sub AP flour or a combo)*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 teaspoons Nutella

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl on medium speed until creamed, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Using a large rubber spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of batter into a muffin cup. Layer with 1 teaspoon of Nutella in the center and spoon another heaping tablespoon of batter on top. If the muffin cups are completely full, that is ok. They will not overflow while baking. Repeat layering batter and Nutella into each muffin tin for all 8 muffins. Fill the unused cups one-third full with water to prevent the pan from warping.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 5 minutes and then, leaving the muffins in the oven, reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for and additional 13-16 minutes, until the batter is set. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.

Topping

  • Melt the butter in a small bowl or pan. In a separate small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Dip the top of each muffin into the melted butter and then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl them around in the cinnamon-sugar a bit to make sure you get a thick coating. Set upright on cooling rack.
  • The muffins will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5.

Notes

Sally says:  I use white whole wheat flour in this recipe, which has the same nutrient value as whole wheat flour but tastes milder and lighter.  If you can't find white whole wheat flour you can use all purpose flour or a mix of whole wheat flour and all purpose flour.
Jen says:  I used all purpose flour as I didn't have white wheat flour and they were amazing!